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Stephen Francis

Stephen Francis

Stephen Francis is the writing half of the creative team (with Rico) of the hugely famous Madam & Eve comic strip franchise. Born in the United States in 1949, Stephen…>

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  1. Cartoonists take a stand against media restrictions

    BY JOHN CURTIS


    South Africa’s top editorial cartoonists have banded together to protest against the government’s intended press restrictions.

    In rejecting the proposed Protection of Information Bill and Media Tribunal, they have warned that these restrictions will erode the right to freedom of expression achieved by the country’s hard fought struggle for democracy.

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    Posted on Aug 12, 2010

  2. Madam & Eve come to Cape Town!

    And Africartoons was at their booklaunch...

    Madam & Eve Characters

    MADAM & EVE creators Stephen Francis & Rico were in Cape Town on September 24th for the Open Book Festival to promote their new annual 'The Pothole at the End of the Rainbow'.

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    Posted on Sep 25, 2011

  3. Writing for Peanuts

    AN INTERVIEW WITH STEPHEN FRANCIS

    Madam & Eve writer Stephen Francis

    Stephen Francis, co-creator with Rico Schacherl of the Madam & Eve strip, was interviewed by Adele Shevel for the Sunday Times. Amongst the many interesting revelations to come out of the interview were:

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    Posted on Jun 26, 2011

  4. MIchelle Obama Charms SA Cartoonists

    Michelle Obama's visit this week to South Africa has provided local cartoonists with a much appreciated platform upon which they can compare perspectives between her country and ours. 

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    Posted on Jun 25, 2011

  5. DON'T BURST OUR SPEECH BUBBLE!

    PLEASE sign our petition for free speech for SA cartoonists

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    Posted on Sep 01, 2010

  6. Cartoon Events at the Cape Town Book Fair

    This year's fifth anniversary of the Cape Town Book Fair has some exciting events on offer for cartoon enthusiasts. The fair will be held once again at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, from Saturday 31st July through to Monday 2nd August. Friday, July 30th has been set aside for the trade. 

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    Posted on Jul 31, 2010

  7. Zakumi turns 16 on Youth Day

    Helen Zille arrested for trademark infringement

    Zakumi, the strange green-maned cartoon leopard that has landed the dream job of mascot for the 2010 Soccer World Cup, turned 16 yesterday, according to his Wikipedia entry. However he is far from being a 'sweet sixteen' year-old if stories doing the rounds are to be believed.

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    Posted on Jun 17, 2010

  8. Cartoonists Get Behind the Soccer

    Corrupt politicians, dodgy business persons and lazy public servants will all benefit from at least a partial reprieve from local cartoonists who have shifted their focus towards the Soccer World Cup, and joined the rest of South Africa in a mood of patriotic goodwill.

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    Posted on Jun 11, 2010

  9. WHO LET THE DOG OUT?

    The guys behind Madam & Eve chase new markets

    Stephen Francis & Rico Schacherl, creators of “Madam & Eve” have launched a new cartoon strip, aimed at the international market.

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    Posted on Jun 07, 2010

  10. Book Launch. You're invited...

    To the Stellenbosch launch of 'Don't Joke!' The Year in Cartoons on Thurs, 15th April, 2010, 17h30 for 16h00 at the  Visual Arts Department, Victoria St, University of Stellenbosch.

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    Posted on Apr 09, 2010